Finding Balance: Lessons from “Aggressively Happy” and “Bittersweet”
Aggressively Happy by Joy Marie Clarkson Bittersweet by Susan Cain I read these two books a while ago and really liked how they felt like two sides of the same coin. While the idea of comparing these books was my idea, OpenAI’s ChatGPT wrote the draft. I have testing out…
Explore MoreGrandfather’s Legacy: Teaching Patience, Comfort as an Introvert, and Love for Music
I structured my memories about my grandfather into life lessons. I presented these at the service back in March and wanted to share here as well. Memory #1: When I was young, there was no question that I left unspoken. I knew not everyone wanted to talk all the time.…
Explore MoreMarch Madness: A Whirlwind of Life Events and Achievements
While some might think of the famous basketball tournament when you hear these words, I found myself in a whirlwind of big life events during my most recent March. We start this little story at work where the first quarter of the year is a sales promotion meant to bring…
Explore MoreHanging with Dad
For the second time in a month, I flew into the beautiful Jacksonville airport to be picked up by my parents. We arrived early, so I enjoyed some calming piano in the main lobby of the airport just outside Security. It was a good way to get into the right…
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After I started listening to music on a regular basis, I started getting into movie and TV scores. I love the way they could move and affect the story. They can bring tension or peace, excitement or sorrow, and half the time we may not even realize the effect it…
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Skin lightened by the endless Winter days Snow and Rain are my consistent friends Using modern fire to illuminate our homes Suddenly transported to blue sky and blazing Sun The pressure on my surface has increased as I wade through the swampy air The edge of the Earth is covered…
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